Best 14 Caramelized Onions Tartlets Recipes

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Caramelized onions tartlets are a delightful savory pastry that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the flaky texture of a buttery crust. Whether you're looking for an appetizer, a light lunch, or a simple yet elegant dinner, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create these delicious and versatile tarts that are perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS



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Jerri Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, fills crunchy phyllo shells with a sweet onion mixture. "I enjoy experimenting with novel flavors and ingredients," she writes. "I've used this recipe for open houses and potlucks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 large sweet onions, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese., Melt remaining butter. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Brush to distribute evenly. Repeat with a second sheet; brush with butter. Cut into 12 squares. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Repeat three times, making 48 squares., Press one square into a greased miniature muffin cup. Top with another square of phyllo, placing corners off center. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onion mixture into cup. Repeat with remaining phyllo squares and onion mixture. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS



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Sweet caramelized onion tarts, bite-sized with superior taste.

Provided by Jaimie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ stick butter
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
¼ cup red wine
⅛ cup white sugar
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in onion. Pour in red wine to cover the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir until onions are tender and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir into onion mixture.
  • Cut pie crusts into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter. Place circles into the bottom of 12 muffin cups in a muffin tin.
  • Spoon onion mixture evenly on top of the tart crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before popping tartlets out of the muffin tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CARAMELIZED ONION TART



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 bag of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese OR bag swiss cheese (6 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden, stirring often. Season to taste and let cool.
  • Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch square. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of the square with water. Fold over the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing firmly with a fork to form a rim. Prick the pastry thoroughly with a fork.
  • Spread the onion mixture over the pastry crust. Top with the gruyere and parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into approximately 3 x 2-inch rectangles. Serve warm.

CARAMELIZED-ONION TARTLETS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Onion     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups very thinly sliced onion (about 2 onions)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie shell (from a 15-ounce package)
3 tablespoons crème fraîche at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
Special Equipment
a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter; a mini-muffin pan with 12 (1/8-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook onion, butter, water, salt, and pepper, covered, in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, 10 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is deep golden brown and very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • While onion cooks, roll out dough to slightly less than 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 12 rounds with cutter and lightly press each into a mini-muffin cup. Bake until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove tartlet shells from muffin pan.
  • Stir together crème fraîche and chives and divide among shells, then top with caramelized onions.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped onions, thawed
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt
4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 (14-ounce) box refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions, sugar, and salt, to taste. Cook until the onions begin to brown. Adjust the heat to low and cook slowly, turning often, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the onions from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl combine the goat cheese, egg, cream, and thyme. Pour the mixture into a small resealable plastic food storage bag. Snip off a corner of the bag to use it for piping.
  • Lay the pie crusts out flat on a clean surface and with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter cut out 12 circles from each crust. Press them into the cups of the mini-muffin tin. Fill each cup 1/2 way with the cooled onions. Pipe the cheese mixture on top of the onions, filling the cups. Bake the tarts until the filling is set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let the tarts cool slightly, and then remove them from the muffin tin and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS



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Enjoy these tartlets made with caramelized onion that are ready in 45 minutes - a delightful appetizer.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on package
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
3/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
Additional chopped red onion, if desired

Steps:

  • Let refrigerated pie crusts come to room temperature; cut with 3-inch round biscuit cutter or glass. Press crust circle in each of 24 small muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 3/4 cup onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and golden brown; remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 400°. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper sauce. Stir in onion. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese. Spoon onion mixture into crusts. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and set in center. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with additional onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 180 mg

CARAMELIZED ONION TART



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I've been delighted with the Georgia-grown Vidalia onions ever since I moved here more than 35 years ago. Paired with basil and goat cheese, this appetizer pizza is always well received.-Carol Jordan, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole garlic bulb
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds sweet onions, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
10 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 eggs
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onions and vinegar in remaining oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside., Cool the garlic for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a food processor; add the flour, butter and salt. Cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into crust; top with basil. Spread goat cheese mixture into crust., Arrange onions over top; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS



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Cipollini onions are perfect for these tarts because they are small, flat, and sweet. You can also substitute shallots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Pate Brisee (Pie Dough)
3 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons sugar
12 cipollini onions, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll pate brisee to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch-round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 circles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle sugar over butter; cook, stirring, until sugar melts and starts to turn amber in color.
  • Halve onions crosswise. Season cut surface with salt and pepper. Arrange onions in a single layer, cut side down, in skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, without turning, until caramelized sugar bubbles up around onions and onions are fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon or spatula to keep onions intact, transfer them to mini-muffin tins, placing half an onion, cut side down, in each cup (allow sugar syrup to remain in pan). Return skillet to low heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper and a few leaves of fresh thyme.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Quickly, before sugar cools, spoon a generous teaspoon sugar mixture into each muffin tin. Drape chilled pastry rounds over each onion, and using fingers, press to secure. Onions should be swaddled in pastry. Place muffin tin in oven; bake until pastry is golden brown and sugar bubbles up over pastry, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Immediately set baking sheet over muffin tin; invert, being careful of hot caramel that might drip from tin. Once you invert the tins, tarts will be right side up; serve garnished with fresh thyme leaves.

CARAMELISED ONION TART



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This tart is luscious and tasty, there's very little shopping involved and everyone seems to love it

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

375g pack ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
500g onions , finely sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
few sprigs thyme , leaves only
3 eggs
300ml milk
100g ready grated emmental

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Slide a baking sheet in to heat. Roll the pastry out enough to line a deep 20cm flan tin or a shallow 23cm one. Chill for 10 mins.
  • Put a few balls of crumpled foil in the base of the pastry case and bake on the baking sheet for 10 mins. Remove the foil and bake for 5 mins more, until light golden.
  • Meanwhile, cook the onions in the oil until starting to soften, then add thyme, pepper, and salt if you want to. Cook slowly for about 15 mins until the onions are soft and tinged brown.
  • Beat the eggs, beat in the milk and half the cheese and some pepper. Spread the onions over the flan case and pour in the egg mix. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake the tart on the baking sheet for 30-40 mins until the filling is firm and golden, and the pastry crisp. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.92 milligram of sodium

CARAMELIZED ONIONS TARTLETS



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These creative appetizers are sweetly savory and perfect for passing around.

Provided by Dannon Oikos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dannon Oikos®

Time 27m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups minced sweet onions
⅔ cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley

Steps:

  • In a saute pan heat oil. Add onions and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until onions are golden brown (15 minutes). Let onion cool.
  • In a bowl combine, yogurt, parmesan cheese and herbs mix well. Add cooled onions.
  • Spoon 1 healthy teaspoon per phyllo cup and bake tartlets 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTS WITH APPLES



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion Tarts With Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stefanielutz

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 red apples, cut into small pieces (such as Braeburn or Gala)
kosher salt and black pepper
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-ounce package)
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400º F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the apples, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until just tender, 2 minutes.
  • Place each sheet of pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Spread with the crème fraîche, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with the onion mixture and bake until the pastry is crisp and browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into pieces before serving.

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS



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Try this crowd-pleasing Caramelized Onion Tartlet recipe. Our Caramelized Onion Tartlet recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to bake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings, 3 tartlets each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of 17.3-oz. pkg.), thawed
2 Tbsp. butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread

Steps:

  • Unfold pastry onto lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 rounds, using 2-inch cookie cutter. Place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Freeze until ready to use.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium-low heat. Add onions, water and pepper; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 28 to 30 min. or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally and uncovering after 10 min. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and cilantro; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat oven to 425ºF. Spread pastry rounds with cream cheese spread.
  • Bake 13 to 15 min. or until edges of crusts are golden brown. Top with onion mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0.8888 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 4 g

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS



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Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Thyme     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 puff pastry sheet (from a 17 1/4-ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package instructions)
1 ounce soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. and butter a baking sheet. Cut onion into very thin slices. In a heavy skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add water and deglaze skillet, scraping up any brown bits and cooking until water is evaporated. Stir in thyme and cook mixture until onion is deep golden.
  • While onion is cooking, cutting lengthwise along a fold line, cut off one third of pastry sheet, about 10 by 3 inches, and reserve remaining pastry for another use. Halve pastry strip crosswise and transfer pieces to baking sheet. Prick pastry all over with a fork and bake in middle of oven until deep golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer a pastry piece with a spatula to each of 2 plates and immediately press down centers to form an indentation for goat cheese and onion. Spread goat cheese in middle of pastry pieces and top with caramelized onion.
  • Garnish tarts with fresh thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION PHYLLO TARTS



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion Phyllo Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paula

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 30 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 large sweet onions (sliced or diced thinly)
3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon (or 3 cubes)
2 (2 ounce) packages frozen miniature phyllo cups (15 shells per package)
1 cup shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, sweat the onions in the butter and sugar until browned and softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the hot water and bouillon and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Turn heat down and simmer uncovered until liquid has been reduced, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Set mixture aside to cool a bit and then add cheese, stirring well to incorporate.
  • Place about 1 heaping teaspoon measure into each phyllo cup.
  • Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Can be served hot or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 33.8, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Use Sweet Onions: Sweet onions, like Vidalia or Walla Walla, caramelize best due to their higher sugar content.
  • Slice Onions Thinly: Thinly sliced onions caramelize more evenly and quickly.
  • Use Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Cook Onions Low and Slow: Caramelizing onions takes time and patience. Cook them over low heat for 30-45 minutes until they are golden brown and sweet.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: To ensure even caramelization, avoid overcrowding the pan with onions. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Deglaze the Pan: After removing the onions from the pan, deglaze it with a splash of white wine or balsamic vinegar to loosen any browned bits. This adds depth of flavor to the tartlets.
  • Use a Variety of Cheeses: Feel free to mix and match different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor combination.
  • Chill the Tartlets Before Baking: Chilling the tartlets before baking helps prevent them from becoming too puffy.
  • Serve Warm or at Room Temperature: Caramelized onion tartlets can be served warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for any occasion.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onion tartlets are a delightful and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and savory flavor, crispy crust, and gooey cheese filling, these tartlets are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you follow the recipe exactly or use it as a starting point to create your own unique variation, you'll find that caramelized onion tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that will impress your friends and family.

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